Jackson State Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available20
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate44%
AP Credit Policy
Credit is awarded if student scores 3,4, or 5. Some lab courses may require demonstrated lab skills. Only students who have been admitted or are currently enrolled at Jackson State may receive credit upon submission of their official AP test scores.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTH 2010 |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIOL 1010 & 1020 or BIOL 1110 & 1120 |
| 3 | 4 | BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1110 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 | MATH 1830 or MATH 1910 Calculus for Engin/Math I |
| 3 | 3 | MATH 1830 Calculus for BUS/Biol | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | MATH 1910 & MATH 1920 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1110 |
| 4 | 8 | CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1120 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | 1010, 1020 |
| 5 | 12 | 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 | |
| 4 | 9 | 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 1010 & ENGL 1020 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 2210 & 2220 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1010 & 1020 |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 12 | FREN 1010, 1020,2010 & 2020 |
| 4 | 9 | FREN 1010, 1020,2010 | |
| 3 | 6 | FREN 1010, 1020 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | 1010, 1020, 2010 |
| 5 | 12 | 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 | |
| 3 | 6 | 1010, 1020 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | 1010, 1020, 2010 |
| 5 | 12 | 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 | |
| 3 | 6 | 1010, 1020 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | 1010, 1020, 2010 |
| 3 | 6 | 1010, 1020 | |
| 5 | 12 | 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 | |
| Latin | 5 | 12 | 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 |
| 3 | 6 | 1010, 1020 | |
| 4 | 9 | 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2010 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2020 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Pt. 1 PHYS 2110 Calculus Based Physics I |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Pt. 2 PHYS 2120 Calculus Based Physics II |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 1030 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 12 | SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 |
| 4 | 9 | SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010 | |
| 3 | 6 | SPAN 1010, 1020 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 1510 or MATH 1530 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 1030 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2010 & 2020 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Child Development
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
E
- Education, General
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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